Women’s representation on boards of directors falls below 30%—but there’s one bright spot
May 18, 2026
Women’s representation on U.S. corporate boards of directors crossed 30% for the first time in 2024. But two years later, amid an anti-DEI wave, that progress has reversed. In the first quarter of 2026, women’s board representation fell under 30% for the first time since achieving that milestone.
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